Following decent showings in Phoenix and Indiana, Smith signed with the Bulls during the offseason where he will likely assume the role of backup center behind Nikola Vucevic. Smith played 61 games for the Pacers during the 2023-24 season, averaging 9.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 0.6 blocks and 1.0 three-pointers in 17.2 minutes per game. Smith supposedly chose Chicago due to the fact he thought he could push for a starting position. While this would take either a Vucevic trade or demotion, it is a situation that could prove fruitful. Having traded away DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, it appears the Bulls are finally ready to tear things down. If that is indeed the case, Vucevic could be on the move at some point, allowing Smith to step into a larger role. For now, Smith should be viewed as a possible last-round target, at best. Should circumstances change at any point, he could become a sneaky pickup, even in standard formats.